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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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