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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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