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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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