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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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