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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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