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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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