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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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