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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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