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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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