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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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