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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the 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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