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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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