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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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