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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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