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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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