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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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