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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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