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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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