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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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