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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about 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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