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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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