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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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