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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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