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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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