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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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