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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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