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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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