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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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