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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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