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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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