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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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