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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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