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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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