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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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