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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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