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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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