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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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