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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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