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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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