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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key 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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