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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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