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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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