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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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