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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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