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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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