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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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