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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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