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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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