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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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