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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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