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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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