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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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