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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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