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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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