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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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