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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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