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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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