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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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