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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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