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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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