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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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