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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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