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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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