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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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