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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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