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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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