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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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