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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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