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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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