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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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