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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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