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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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