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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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