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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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 institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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