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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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