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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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