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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key 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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