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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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