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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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