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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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