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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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