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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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