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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 gains in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify 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 MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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