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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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