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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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