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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses 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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