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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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