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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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