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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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