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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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