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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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