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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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