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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)