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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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