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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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