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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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