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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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