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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores 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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