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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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