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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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