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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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