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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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