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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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