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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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