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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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