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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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