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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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