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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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