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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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