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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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