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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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