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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores 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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