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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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