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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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