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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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