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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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