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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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