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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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