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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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