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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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