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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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