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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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