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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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