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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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