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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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