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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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