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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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