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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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