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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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