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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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