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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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