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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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