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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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