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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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