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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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