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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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