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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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