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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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