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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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