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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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