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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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