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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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