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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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