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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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