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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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