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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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