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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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