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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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