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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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