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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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