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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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