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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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