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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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