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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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