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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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