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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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