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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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