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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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