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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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