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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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