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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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