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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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