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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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