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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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