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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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