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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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