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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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