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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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