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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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