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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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