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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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