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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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