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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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