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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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