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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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