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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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