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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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