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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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