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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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