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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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