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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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