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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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