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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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