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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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