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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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