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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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