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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers 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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