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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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