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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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