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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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