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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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