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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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