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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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