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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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