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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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