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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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