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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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