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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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