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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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