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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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