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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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