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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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