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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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