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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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