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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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