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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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