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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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