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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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