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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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