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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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