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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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