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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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