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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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