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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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