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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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