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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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