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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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