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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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