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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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