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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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