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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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