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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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