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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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