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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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