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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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