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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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