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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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