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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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