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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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