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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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