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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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