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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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