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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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