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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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