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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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