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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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