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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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