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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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