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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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