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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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