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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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