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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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