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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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