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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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