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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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