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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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