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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative 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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