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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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