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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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