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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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