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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education 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 need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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