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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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