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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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