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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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