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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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