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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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