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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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