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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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