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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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