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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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