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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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