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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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