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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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