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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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