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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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