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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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