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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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