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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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