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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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