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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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