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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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