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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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