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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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