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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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