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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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