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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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