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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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