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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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