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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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