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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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