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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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