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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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