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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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