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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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