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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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