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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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