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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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