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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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