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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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