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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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