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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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