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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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