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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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