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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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