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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business 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 institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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