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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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