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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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