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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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