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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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