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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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