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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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