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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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