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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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