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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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