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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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