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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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