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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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