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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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