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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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