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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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