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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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