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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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