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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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