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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the 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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