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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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