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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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