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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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