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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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