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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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