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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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