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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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