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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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