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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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