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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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