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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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