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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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