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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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