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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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