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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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