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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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