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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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