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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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