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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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