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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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