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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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