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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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