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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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