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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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