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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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