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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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