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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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