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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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