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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum 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 education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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