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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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