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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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