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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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