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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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