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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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