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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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