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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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