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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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