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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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