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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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