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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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