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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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