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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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