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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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