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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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