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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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