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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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