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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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