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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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