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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources