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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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