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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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