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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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