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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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