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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)