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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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