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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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