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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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