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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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