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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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