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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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