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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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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