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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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