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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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