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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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