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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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