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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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