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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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