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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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