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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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