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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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