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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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