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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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