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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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