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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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