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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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