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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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