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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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