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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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