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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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