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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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