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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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