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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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