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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important 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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