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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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