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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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