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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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