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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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