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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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