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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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