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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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