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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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