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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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