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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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