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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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