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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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