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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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