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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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