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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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