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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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