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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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