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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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