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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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