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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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