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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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