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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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