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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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