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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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