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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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