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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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