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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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