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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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