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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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