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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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