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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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