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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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