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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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