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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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