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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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