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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)