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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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