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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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