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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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