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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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