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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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