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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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