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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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