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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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