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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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