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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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