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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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