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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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