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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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