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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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