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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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