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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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