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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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