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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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