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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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