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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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