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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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