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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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