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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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