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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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