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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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