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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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