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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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