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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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