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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 (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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