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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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