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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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