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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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