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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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