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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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