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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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