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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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