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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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