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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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