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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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