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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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