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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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