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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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