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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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