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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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