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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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