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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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