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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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