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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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