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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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