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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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