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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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