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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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