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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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