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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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