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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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