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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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