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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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