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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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