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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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