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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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