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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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