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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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