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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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