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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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