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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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