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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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