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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models 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 participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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