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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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