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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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