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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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