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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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