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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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