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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively 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 experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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