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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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