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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key 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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