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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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