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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the 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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