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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the 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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