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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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